Kings Fined For Comment About Chris Paul

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 10: Assistant coach Michael Malone of the Golden State Warriors calls a play against the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 2012 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2012 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)Michael Malone (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – He was just named the new head coach for the Kings and Michael Malone is already in hot water with the NBA.

During his first press conference, Coach Malone said Clippers player Chris Paul would look good in a Kings uniform.

It’s against NBA rules to talk about a player who is currently under contract. The amount of the fine was not specified.